Sophisticated with a well-developed sense of fun, Casa del Mar has been the playground for the elite beach crowd of California since the roaring 20s. The hotel, set on the sandy shores of Santa Monica, invites guests to return to an era when the biggest pleasures in life were the simplest ones. With its decor of stenciled wooden beams, velvet drapes and whimsical touches like a classic photo booth and fortune teller machine, the hotel recalls an exclusive Mediterranean seaside retreat where hidden charms surprise at every turn. By day, guests can build sandcastles on the shore or have business meetings on the terrace, and at night, sip martinis as they watch the sun sink beneath the waves. To fully align mind, body and spirit, the new Sea Wellness spa offers comprehensive treatments that target inner and outer well-being. Additional fun can be found at the nearby iconic Santa Monica Ferris wheel and at hundreds of shops and restaurants within walking distance. When they are not perfecting the fine art of play, guests can return to softly lit, ultra-stylish rooms with overstuffed chaises and deep soaking marble tubs. Whether your travels bring you to Santa Monica for work or for play, Casa del Mar will remind you just what it is like to feel well and live well again.